Job Title: Pathology Assistant
Location: Athens, GA
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (9:00am - 5:30pm)
Pay Rate: 470.00-$75.00/Hourly.
Job Duration: 13 weeks Contract
Travel Required: 50 mile radius rule - No locals accepted
Summary: The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the preparation, gross description and dissection of surgical pathology specimens and the performance of postmortem examinations under the medical direction of the pathologist(s) while implementing the hospital and laboratory missions, goals and objectives.
Additional Requirements:
- Independent judgement and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.
- Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling specimens.
- Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.
- Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time, and under stress.
- Knowledge of HIS and LIS, assorted laboratory instrumentation appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.
Submission Requirements
- 2+ years current Pathology Assistant experience.
- (PA)ASCP required. Equivalent certification not accepted.
- Must be competent in performing Frozen sections, Grossing biopsies and Large complex specimens.
- Master Degree Preferred, but will review those with Bachelor Degree
- EMR: EPIC Beaker - Experience strongly preferred
- Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
Certification Requirements
- ASCP Certification
- BLS (AHA) Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Pathology
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person